I need some perspective. I work at a mid-size ID firm (~140 attorneys. Salary ~$95-135k for associates). They just set a 2k hr requirement in 2024 to be eligible for raise/bonus in 2025. No vacation, holiday, or sick time counts toward the 2k. Today we found out almost no one is getting raises in 2024 because most didn’t hit 2k hrs in 2023, billing rates were too low, and operating costs increased significantly. They say most ID firms require 2100-2300 hours, so 2000 is generous. Is that true?

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Most firms I've been at requirement is 1900-1950

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I think 1900-2000 is relatively standard. The firms that reach 2200+ are going to suck. What it’s telling you is the rate structure is incredibly low, so much so that even paying low salaries they need everyone to hit very large billable totals to make any money. And that money is going to the top of the pyramid. You should keep looking if it’s at all feasible.

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Anything over 1,900 hours is asking a lot - I don’t care what they try to gaslight us all with. If the hard cutoff is 2,000 that’s high but not insane. Anything higher and I’d just walk because it’s not worth it at that point.

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We are 2,200 and most similar firms I know are 2,100-2,400. So yes, that is true

My firm is 1900, but the "expectation" is 2000+

2000 is not a lot. I worked at a firm that wanted 2400

I’m at 1800

My firm is 2200. All depends on how much work you have. I’ve never found it difficult to hit bc we are always incredibly busy

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I’m at a huge ID firm and ours is 1900. I’m a 6th year and make 165k

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